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METABOLIZABLE ENERGY [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ponderostat
1, record 1, English, ponderostat
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- adipostat 2, record 1, English, adipostat
correct, noun
- lipostat 3, record 1, English, lipostat
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The set point theory [is] arguably the most influential and debated theory of body weight control. It suggests that like temperature in a room controlled by a thermostat, body weight(or body fat) is controlled by an equivalent device(ponderostat, adipostat) residing in the hypothalamus. Borrowing from the engineering vocabulary, this device receives feedback input from the controlled parameter(room temperature, body weight or body fat), and generates an error signal in a comparator if this feedback signal is deviating from a preset reference value(set point). The error signal is used to turn up or down any mechanisms that determine the level of the controlled parameter(heat production or dissipation in the case of room temperature, metabolizable energy-in or energy lost in the case of body weight/adiposity). 4, record 1, English, - ponderostat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pondérostat
1, record 1, French, pond%C3%A9rostat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- adipostat 2, record 1, French, adipostat
correct, masculine noun
- lipostat 3, record 1, French, lipostat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hypothalamus joue un rôle central dans le contrôle, voire la régulation des réserves énergétiques. C'est le site d'intégration d'un ensemble de mécanismes régulateurs qui intervient pour satisfaire la «valeur de consigne» d'un système réglant que l'on désigne sous le nom de «pondérostat» ou «adipostat». On peut donc considérer que toute déviation pathologique ou pathogène des réserves énergétiques implique cette structure centrale. 2, record 1, French, - pond%C3%A9rostat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Nutritive Elements (Biological Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- energy feed
1, record 2, English, energy%20feed
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ME(metabolizable energy) of a feed ingredient(individual feed) may be used to indicate the nutritional value of that ingredient. Feed ingredients or feeds are rated as high or low energy. ME depends on the quality of the feed and on the % dry matter. If chickens are fed a low energy feed they will eat more feed, if it is available, to get the required energy. In monogastric animals, like chickens, energy comes mainly from carbohydrates and fats since fibre containing cellulose cannot be digested. 1, record 2, English, - energy%20feed
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Éléments nutritifs (Sciences biologiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aliment énergétique
1, record 2, French, aliment%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avoine est considérée comme l'aliment énergétique de base du cheval. Elle contient des sels minéraux, des vitamines et des oligo-éléments. 2, record 2, French, - aliment%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aliment énergétique : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques 3, record 2, French, - aliment%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
- Elementos nutritivos (Ciencias biológicas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alimento energético
1, record 2, Spanish, alimento%20energ%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metabolizable energy
1, record 3, English, metabolizable%20energy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ME 2, record 3, English, ME
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The total amount of energy in feed less the losses in feces, combustible gases, and urine. 3, record 3, English, - metabolizable%20energy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The energy availability from the feedstuffs and the energy requirement of animals are characterized by the metabolizable energy. 4, record 3, English, - metabolizable%20energy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- énergie métabolisable
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9nergie%20m%C3%A9tabolisable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est possible de mesurer l'énergie perdue par les gaz formés au cours des fermentations digestives et dans l'urine. Ces pertes soustraites à l'énergie digestible, permettent de déterminer l'énergie métabolisable qui représente environ de 40 à 70 % de l'énergie brute de l'aliment. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20m%C3%A9tabolisable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Énergie digestible moins pertes produites par les gaz et l'urine. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20m%C3%A9tabolisable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Zootecnia
- Alimentación animal (Agricultura)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía metabolizable
1, record 3, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20metabolizable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La diferencia entre la energía ingerida y las pérdidas de energía en metano y orina. 2, record 3, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20metabolizable
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Science
- Animal Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- energetic unit
1, record 4, English, energetic%20unit
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Energetic value of feeds for ruminants... For calculation of new energetic unit is needed the setting of the measure of gross energy and metabolizable energy of individual feeds. 1, record 4, English, - energetic%20unit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Zootechnie
- Élevage des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- unité énergétique
1, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité utilisée pour apprécier les besoins énergétique nécessaire aux animaux pour leur entretien et pour des productions données. 1, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principales unités utilisées sont les calories, l'unité amidon, l'unité fourragère (kg d'orge). 1, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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